The flowmeter provided does not go over 160 ml/ min, which should be too low according to literature. Would the flow speed needed depend on the size of the olfactometer (current one - activity area diameter 30 cm)?
I suggest that the optimal way to resolve your technical problems is to apply the Toption Group Co (www.toption-china.com; [email protected] or [email protected]). This firm has very good 10-year international reputation at the equipment market and I hope that technical personal of this firm will be able to suggest how to improve the flow speed of your olfactometer according your needs.
We got an answer form them that it should be fine to work with the olfactometer under the 160 ml/min range, but no more specifications. We will order new flowmeters and try to get it working, if still not then hopefully Toption can provide some help. Until then I was hoping to hear if anyone has been using successfully this instrument - maybe some publication with the exact system?